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 "A portrait of my child once a week, every week, in 2014."

Logan: lover of nature, grass dweller, backyard explorer.





Linking up here.

Favorites from last week: Sweet and sandy toes Olivia // little M in her backyard garden // lovely topknot maddie // and this little by the big, big sea.

in the yard || mean green garden

Yesterday we went out to our garden and picked our first bulk harvest-- cucumbers.

There were so many that Logan couldn't hold the basket any longer. 

  I say "we" a lot. That we includes Grammy and Pop too, who have put SO MUCH into this garden.

We've been waiting and waiting for the tomatoes to turn red. There are so many.

We are also growing squash, zucchini, strawberries, raspberries, cabbage, peppers, snap peas, and corn. 

This is our first year, so I'm curious to see what really grows. 

So far the snap peas and strawberries haven't been too impressive.

While outside, we walked around the yard exploring other beautiful things. 

This girl has been smelling flowers since before she could even say the word.

I am in love with this little outfit.

I love the muted pink in this flower.

Pre-pick of my garden girl.

And a backyard walk wouldn't be official without throwing around the wind chimes.

how we do winter | | snow day-- not bragging

Hat: check!
Scarf: check!
Gloves: check!
Warm coat: check!
Snow boots: check!
Snow pants: errrr . . . 

I have yet to get Lo snow pants, thus leaving her sheltered from what a real snow day entails-- things like making snow angels, going sledding, and dodging snow balls. 

Lo's snow play right now is pretty non-existent. When we go outside she brushes the snow off of things, manages to get snow all over her head, throws a snowball or two, says she's bored and then we go back in. And I feel awful because, I feel like snow days were the best days growing up, and my poor girl is missing out! 

With all the snow we've had this winter, I didn't really mind not going out until today when it was actually not below freezing and we could go outside without turning blue.

Sooo tonight, we hope to find a pair. And with that, I hope that the next snow day I document, we are sledding, making snow angels, and really enjoying the snow.

Fingers crossed! Last week at target, I noticed they were starting to bring out the swim suits! 

Gahhh!

little freeze, big love

Sometimes the cold can be so, so ugly-- it robs you of any warmth you have as it pierces what little skin peeks out between your scarf and hat. 

But then other times, it is beautiful and the only thing stolen is your attention. It captures your eye and pulls you in. It persuades you to take your hands out of your mittens and become fully absorbed in it all. 

That's what happened this morning. 

Last night frozen rain and low temps owned the night. We awoke to glistening white sights. The temperature had risen and everything once frozen was slowly beginning to thaw. 

Never before had I seen ice in so many forms: thin layers, little ice clusters, hard icicles-- thick and thin, smooth sheets, crystalized ice, and piles of snow turned into snow cone ice piles. Branches looked like they were dipped. 

It really was a sight. 

I'm so happy to have captured it.

Today I developed a new found love for the cold.

summer: in her element

The backyard is still a treasured place, however high heat and feisty mosquitos are taking over. Cool air from the rain came rolling in today, so we are hopeful for a less itchy and sticky tomorrow.

backyard butterfly

Yesterday's backyard adventure involved a butterfly study. This Butterfly Bush brings all types of butterflies-- usually big and boldly colored ones like so. With us being indoors for much of the week due to rain, rain, and even more rain, it was a pleasant change to be outside by the pool with visits from our winged friends. Lo gave this little lady the name: Jewel. She always thinks of the most unique names, it's so sweet.

I love to look at butterflies, but the second one flew too close to my head, you can bet I let out a shriek. Logan looked at me like I was crazy. I hope she doesn't pick up my ridiculous fears, and loves and embraces nature for a long as possible.